Weaving from artificial rattan for beginners. Tips and basic principles for weaving faux rattan furniture for beginners

Fashion for light and beautiful items furniture made of wicker or rattan is experiencing a new upsurge. Surely you want to diversify your interior with something special. Wicker chairs, tables or chairs, created with your own hands - what you need.

Features of wicker furniture

Story wicker furniture is thousands of years old. Archaeologists often find it all over the world. Weaving from a vine and others natural materials plant origin was common in settlements located near water bodies. Proximity of suitable raw materials in large quantities contributed to the fact that most of the products used in everyday life, people made their own.

Wicker furniture was used more often in the homes of the poor, as the cheapest and most affordable option. But rather quickly, wealthy people and representatives of the nobility appreciated its beauty, functionality and the possibility of using it in the interior. Since then, not only single craftsmen, but also whole artels, and later factories, have been engaged in weaving. There are even special schools wicker weaving.

Prince Golitsyn brought fashion for wicker furniture to Russia. Often traveling abroad, he appreciated the properties of wicker products and created a whole workshop for their production on his estate.

Wicker furniture can be a real work of art

Now wicker furniture is very popular. Its production for many becomes a favorite hobby, even income-generating. In addition, it has many advantages. These include:

• low cost, especially compared to products from other natural materials;
• light weight, thanks to which you can easily move furniture anywhere without assistance;
• environmental friendliness: wicker interior items not only look beautiful, but are also safe for health, do not have a specific smell;
• easy care: most often it is enough to wipe the dust off the furniture with a cloth dipped in water;
• durability, subject to high-quality weaving, made in accordance with all the rules.

True, there are also disadvantages that must be taken into account. Furniture woven from wicker and similar materials is unstable to the vagaries of the weather. Under heavy rain, it gets wet, and with prolonged exposure to sunlight and high temperature may dry out. This leads to loss of shape and disruption of weaving. It is very difficult to repair a damaged product. Therefore, such furniture is not recommended to be kept on open area long time.

Now wicker furniture is very popular, and many begin to manufacture it at a professional level.

Types of wicker furniture

According to the structure and principle of manufacture, wicker furniture is divided into several types:

1. Frameless products. In them, the rigidity of the structure is provided by strong stick-ribs.
2. Frame furniture, in which the body is made of durable material, such as steel bars. The metal parts of the frame are braided with a vine or other appropriate material.
3. Wooden furniture that load-bearing frame made of wooden sticks that give rigidity and durability.

Furniture items made of wicker or rattan - photo gallery

Summer garden it is impossible to imagine without comfortable items of wicker furniture Rocking chair - the dream of anyone who loves comfort Even a bed and a whole bedroom set can be woven from wicker or rattan. A cozy basket chair with a low base will appeal to kids and pets In a comfortable hanging rattan chair it is good to relax after a hard day An airy openwork set of a sofa, armchairs and a table will decorate any dining room

Video: wicker and rattan furniture in the interior

Weaving materials

In the manufacture of wicker furniture, several types of materials are used. Each of them has its own characteristics:

1. Willow vine is a fairly flexible and resilient material, but short-lived. Traditionally, they use willow, broom, almond or goat willow(willow). Some varieties are used in coarse weaving, others for finer work.

   Willow vine - the most common material for weaving

2. Rattan is flexible and durable material, from which interior items are most often woven. This liana-like plant is found in Asia and on the islands. Pacific Ocean. Due to its high resistance to moisture and wear, furniture from it is ordered for baths and saunas. There is also an artificial rattan - synthetic material, which is a polyurethane tape. It is more malleable and easier to handle than natural wicker or rattan, and it costs much less, so it is absolutely versatile for weaving furniture.

   Artificial rattan is very durable and flexible, it is practically not afraid of moisture.

3. Banana leaves (abaca) 75–350 cm long were previously used to make ropes and ropes. Over time, their strength and lightness were appreciated, and the material began to be used for weaving furniture.

   Banana leaves are often used in weaving furniture.

4. Bamboo, due to its rigidity, is not very common as a material for making furniture: it is difficult to weave it. More often you can find decor items created from bamboo shavings.

   Bamboo is very hard and difficult to weave

5. Water hyacinth is used because of its resistance to moisture and sunlight. But the technology for preparing the material is very time-consuming: it must be collected, dried, compressed and rolled into rolls. The process will take half a year, so for beginners it is better to pay attention to something simpler, for example, artificial rattan.

   Products from water hyacinth not afraid of moisture and sunlight

6. Seaweed. Furniture made of this material is not very durable, but it looks spectacular. Most often, dried algae in the form of ribbons are used to braid the frame of furniture.

For weaving, you can take what was at hand - bird cherry, hazel, raspberry, alder or even nettle. The bird cherry vine is more pliable in work: it is plastic, flexible and easily cleaned of leaves and shoots.

Frame materials

For a durable structure that will last long time, we advise you to apply already finished frames pieces of furniture - a chair, a sofa, a table, an armchair. They can be metal, wooden, polyurethane foam. The principle of work will be to braid the base, and you will have several advantages:

• saving the main material;
• simplification and acceleration of the weaving process;
• additional strength of the product;
• increase the life of furniture.

How to choose the right material

Before preparing materials for weaving, read the recommendations from professionals in this craft:

1. Before cutting the wicker, bend it hard or even wrap it around your finger. Only those rods that do not break during such manipulations are suitable for cutting. They should be smooth, clean, without any defects.
2. Choose the longest rods without ramifications. The most suitable shoots are those that grow directly from the ground or from a branch located below all. As a rule, these are young annual shoots without knots and side branches, in place of which creases can form.
3. Take a closer look at the core on the cut: its diameter should ideally be less than 1/3 of the diameter of the entire cut. If the core is thick, red or Brown, discard the rod.
4. Make the cut at an angle with a sharp movement. Use very sharp knife.
5. For the frame, choose thick rods that have been prepared late autumn or in winter. Make decorating elements from branches collected in spring, during sap flow.
6. For shoots, good taper is very important, that is, the ratio of the diameters of the branch at the base and at the tip along the entire length. The norm is the thinning of the branch by 1 mm after 20 cm.

You can make your own rods. If there are not enough skills, there is no time or desire, then purchase ready-made materials in specialized stores. You can use rods with bark (green) or without it (white). For beginners, it is easier to work with the first ones: they are more flexible. The peeled branches can be given any shade or color using chemical agents:

• hydrogen peroxide for snow-white color;
• manganese solution - brown;
• iron vitriol - grayish;
• aniline dyes for dyeing in any chosen shade.

Barked rods turn white

Tools for the job

Weaving from a vine is a laborious task that requires scrupulousness. Only hands are not enough here. You will have to stock up on a whole set of tools:

• special knives and garden shears for cutting and trimming rods;
• ladder for sorting raw material;
• large capacity, rod soaking tank;
• boiler for cooking and bleaching blanks;
• pinches for cleaning rods from bark;
• columns for dividing rods into parts;
• shof for obtaining planed tapes;
• shmyg for curly processing, excavation;
• izer for alignment of rows;
• clamps for straightening frame blanks;
• secateurs;
• measuring accessories - ruler or tape measure;
• pliers;
• saw on wood.

Schemes and methods of weaving

There are several ways to weave furniture and interior items. Each combines decorativeness and functionality.

Weaving patterns - table

Weaving methods - photo gallery

Beginners can easily cope with a simple weaving pattern The edges of the product are often braided with a pigtail Rope weaving is created from two or more rods Openwork weaving will give the product lightness, airiness and transparency. Using checkered weaving, you will decorate the furniture with a three-dimensional pattern.

Making furniture from wicker or rattan

To begin with, the vine must be properly processed to give it the necessary flexibility and strength. This process will be needed, no matter what product you choose for weaving:

1. Place the collected vine in large capacity with boiling water. In conditions of moderate boiling of water, hold the material for at least an hour. Then remove the bark.

   Prepared rods of the vine must be cleaned of bark

2. Thick rods used for frame base, fix in special devices to give them desired shape. For example, for a rocking chair, you need rounded skids. To achieve this look, lay a wet thick rod along a round object and secure.

   Thick rods are given the shape necessary for the manufacture of the frame of the selected product

3. Split thin vines with a splitter into 3-4 parts. This is easy to do: at one end of the rod, make an incision with a sharp knife, insert a spike there and hit with a hammer on its back. The sharp end of the tool will run along the entire length of the vine.

   Thin vines are split into pieces with a splitter

4. The resulting parts of the rod are called shank. Pass them through the press so that they take the form of ribbons for weaving. You can also use special device for planing vines.

   To get ribbons for braiding, use special device or wood press

5. Thick rods in a fixed form and tapes are placed in drying chamber leaving it there for three days. There they will dry and take the desired shape.

   Prepared parts of the future chair need to be dried

Simple braiding of the frame with artificial rattan

It will not be easy for a beginner to weave something serious from natural materials immediately and without errors. We suggest starting training with simple things - stools, countertops for coffee table, ottoman covers - and use artificial rattan. simple rectangular shape braid like this:

1. First of all, make a frame of strong boards. It consists of 4 legs and a frame. You can not bother with the processing of its surface: weaving will cover the entire product completely.

   The frame of the future product is made of boards

2. On the top of the product (a seat on a stool, a table top or an ottoman cover), make reinforcement bundles. You can make them from rattan by braiding or twisting, or using a dense tape with minimal tension. Fasten the harnesses with a stapler and fix them on the screws with a bar for strength.

   Strengthening harnesses are pulled onto the seat of a chair or ottoman

3. Now start braiding. It is better to use dense weaving in a checkerboard pattern. Lay the rattan tape in one direction, alternating 2 short sections with one long one. At the same time, fasten the short ones with a stapler on the seat, and the long ones on the crossbar.

   Rattan tapes are laid and fixed on the frame in the desired sequence

4. Laying the first layer artificial rattan, start weaving a ribbon into it. Alternate 1 long and 2 short segments. For convenience, use ribbons different colors. Each next tape is woven with a shift of 1 tape to the left. Be careful, at this stage it is easy to get confused in the sequence.

   Rattan is woven into the base by choosing a simple pattern

5. Fasten the remaining ponytails and cut off the excess tape. The seat is ready.

   At the end of the work, the remaining ponytails are fixed and excess tape is removed.

6. Now let's move on to the sides. Take one long piece of ribbon and wrap it around the sides. The length of the tape is difficult to adjust, so if it runs out in the middle of work, attach another piece to it with a soldering iron. The beginning of the tape can be attached in any corner under the vertical strip.

   The sides are braided in a circle with one long ribbon

7. Braid the product to the very bottom in a circle. When you're done, carefully fold the remaining ponytails inwards and cut off the excess.

   You can braid not only the seat, but also the sides and legs of the chair

8. You can not braid the sidewalls to the very bottom, but leave the legs. Braid them separately according to the same pattern. Add rattan tape to the legs in a vertical direction, slipping it under the sidewall braid and securing it with a stapler. Braid the leg in a circle.

   From the vine you can weave a rocking chair

   Then they braid it with flexible rods using glue for more reliable fastening. When the main part is done, rounded skids are attached. Make sure the structure is stable: swing the chair and make sure that it moves easily and does not tip over. The finished product is covered with furniture varnish or painted.

   How to make a rocking chair from a vine - video

   Weaving a chair frame with a vine

   The frame can be bought ready-made or made from sticks 15–20 mm thick. Due to weaving, the frame will not only accept a beautiful appearance, but will also be significantly enhanced. Chair making steps:

   1. Fix the racks of rods 15-20 mm thick on the frame.
   2. At the seat, make a continuous weave of thick rods with a diameter of 10 mm.

   You can buy a frame for a chair in a store or make it yourself

   simple garden sofa

   A light openwork sofa made of wicker will decorate your veranda or garden.

   A wicker sofa, in comparison with a carpentry one, has two additional middle legs. They are attached to the structure frame between the side front and rear legs in order to protect the furniture from bending and breaking the elements of the seat frame.

   For the frame, you will need sticks 20-30 mm thick of different lengths:

   • 100 cm and 45 cm 2 pcs. - for the seat frame;
   • 40 cm - 3 pieces (front legs);
   • 65 cm - 2 pieces (rear side legs);
   • 75 cm - 1 pc. (back middle leg);
   • from 125 cm - 1 pc. (for the upper arcuate part of the back).

   To give additional strength and stability to the frame, stiffeners are attached between the legs at a distance of about 20 cm from the seat. To do this, you need 3 sticks of 45 cm each and 2 sticks of 100 cm each. All elements are fastened with self-tapping screws.

   Operating procedure:

   
   

   How to weave a willow chair - video

   Wicker furniture finishing

   When a chair, table, sofa or other item is ready, the only thing left is to give the item a marketable appearance. Finishing work carried out in several stages:

   1. Inspection for various defects, eliminating them: correct the uneven density of weaving by slightly moving the rods, align the legs, cut off the ends of the rods and smooth out the irregularities with fine-grained sandpaper.
   2. Bleaching and dyeing. To make the product white, it is treated with lime or sulfur dioxide. To give a different color use regular paint. Also used decoctions of onion peel, wolf berries, heather, alder bark or club moss, if you like naturalness and environmental friendliness.
   3. Varnish coating. In order not only to preserve the texture of the material used, but also to make it even stronger, 2-3 layers of varnish are applied (each subsequent after complete drying the previous one).

   Caring for wicker and rattan products

   Wicker furniture needs special care, which is due to the nature of the material used: wicker and rattan can become very brittle if misused.

   
   

   Wicker furniture is a rather difficult product in terms of repair. In the event of a breakdown, it is difficult to find a master who will undertake the correction. So proper care obligatory and necessary for products from a rod and a rattan.

Chairs made of artificial rattan can become. Being an analogue of natural raw materials, artificial rattan outperformed it in many respects. This is inexpensive, durable, lightweight and durable material , which is not afraid to leave in the sun or in the rain. No wonder faux rattan furniture won the love of the people, and its range in stores is constantly expanding. Before buying, it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances of choice so that the purchased product pleases long years.

No. 1. What is artificial rattan?

Artificial rattan, sometimes referred to as techno rattan, poly rattan and synthetic rattan, - This polymer material based on capron and cellulose. Man-made rattan fibers are made as follows:

The exact composition of artificial rattan is a trade secret.

External material little different from natural rattan, because from the polymer mass it is possible to form straws of any shade and accurately imitate the structure of natural fiber. Synthetic rattan has a number of advantages over natural and is much cheaper. Natural rattan is obtained from palm trees that grow mainly in Indonesia, and its artificial counterpart is produced all over the world, which explains its high availability and popularity.

Artificial strips can be of any length, unlike natural fibers. This allows the manufacture of chairs and other any complexity, sizes and configurations, embody the most daring in reality. The frame can be made of metal or molded plastic.

No. 2. Advantages of artificial rattan chairs

Armchairs made of artificial rattan will become not only beautiful, but also practical decoration. Usage synthetic fiber led to numerous advantages:

• versatility. Wicker chairs made of artificial rattan are perfect for apartments and houses, as well as for open and;
• resistance to temperature changes, direct sunbeams and precipitation. Artificial rattan furniture can be watered with a garden hose, and if it is left in the rain outside, you should not worry - nothing will happen to it. For complacency, you can put a canopy over such furniture, which will allow you to relax in an armchair even on the hottest days, without fear of the scorching sun;
• high strength and elasticity, therefore, under the influence of large masses, the surface is not deformed. Even the most fragile-looking chair can easily withstand up to 150 kg, so it will cope with its direct function perfectly;
  
• ease products. Wicker chairs made of artificial rattan are quite simply rearranged from one place to another;
does not rot, swell or dry out, unlike its natural counterpart;
• long service life. According to the manufacturers, even after decades the furniture will remain as beautiful, comfortable and durable;
• no burrs, which inevitably appear over time on natural rattan;
• diversity. Color, shape and size can be practically any, and wide range of wicker chairs on the page http://4sis.ru proves this.
  
• affordable price;
• easy care. Rattan does not attract dust, but for cleaning a simple one will do water, brush and dry absorbent cloth. If serious contamination needs to be cleaned, cleaning agents are used. They will not damage the surface of the chair.

disadvantages at the wicker chairs this material practically none, but now some of these products can cost 30-40% more than their natural counterparts - this is a fee for original design and practicality. Another nuance - possible crunch under the influence of gravity. It is associated with the peculiarities of the production of rattan furniture: it is usually covered oil paint, which contains polyurethane, and a special varnish. The latter becomes the cause of a specific crunch.

No. 3. How to determine the quality of artificial rattan?

The popularity of techno-rattan furniture has led to the fact that not very quality products, which are made without observing some rules, and therefore do not have all the advantages listed above. In order for the selected chair to serve faithfully for many years, it is necessary when buying, pay attention to such nuances:

No. 4. Where can I use an artificial rattan chair?

Versatility allows you to use wicker chairs in rooms of any style and purpose. They can be placed in residential apartments and houses, occupying a worthy place , or on . Modern wicker chairs can be both separate element interior, and enter in sets of dining furniture together. As a rule, such sets are made in the same style. Therefore, they look beautiful in any room design. Armchairs made of artificial rattan will decorate the interior in the style, as well as complement the rooms in the Scandinavian style.

Wicker chairs are indispensable for arranging a recreation area in a country house or country house. They can be placed on the veranda, terrace, on a spacious balcony, or placed on the site, thus arranging a chic recreation area. Another area of ​​application for rattan chairs is establishments Catering . Such furniture can be used both on summer grounds and in the main halls.

No. 5. Variety of colors and shapes

The variety created by manufacturers makes it easy to choose a chair of the right size, height, color and design. The size and height is selected depending on purpose of use: if the chair will serve for relaxation and light snacks in nature or on the balcony, then it can be quite low, but if it is used along with dining table, then it should be so high that it is comfortable for the seated person to eat.

The design of the wicker chair may vary. Most widespread got regular chairs with legs or with solid footrest, as they are as functional as possible and can be used both for recreation and for arranging dining area. On sale you can find rocking chairs which provide the seated person with maximum comfort and relaxation.

Most interesting option – hanging chair , which will find application both in a city apartment and in the country. The product is attached to a durable metal tripod and can withstand up to 250 kg. Since the tripod has a floor or ground base, the chair can be place anywhere and easily relocate if needed. Such products, as a rule, have an oval or round shape, but may be square. There are many options, you can even attach a hanging chair to a tree branch in the garden.

If a table, sofa or any other items made of artificial rattan are purchased along with a rattan chair, it is important to think in advance how they will be combined. In order not to bother, it is better to pay attention to ready-made kits. The size of the selected pieces of furniture must correspond to the room or designated area on the site.

No. 6. Care and repair

Artificial rattan armchairs unpretentious in care. To keep them clean, they can sometimes be wiped down with a damp cloth or watered directly from a garden hose. To clean from more serious contaminants, use a soapy solution and a stiff brush.

Most breakdowns can be fixed at home. If a burst fiber, then the damaged tapes are boldly cut off, and then they braid the hole with similar strips bought in the store. Rusted fasteners are easy to replace with stainless ones, having previously cleaned the corrosion spots. If desired, the chair can be repaint in any desired shade using acrylic spray paint.

The beautiful appearance of wicker chairs made of synthetic rattan allows you to create a nice and cozy seating area, and excellent performance will ensure the durability of the furniture and save the owner from the hassle of caring for it.

Wicker furniture has always been in demand and testified to the wealth and refined taste of the owners. Its cost is quite high, as the products are made by hand and are original in their performance. The most popular material for its manufacture is considered natural rattan, but it is quite expensive and not everyone can afford it. To make rattan furniture more affordable, it was invented artificial analogue, which turned out to be much cheaper and stronger than natural.

Wicker furniture has always been in demand and testified to the wealth and refined taste of the owners.

Amazing designs are also made from artificial rattan: houses for cats and indoor dogs, flower stands and other products.

After its invention, specialists began to quickly master it, and in a short time on furniture market artificial rattan products appeared, distinguished by elegance, convenience and durability.

To make rattan furniture more affordable, an artificial analogue was invented, which turned out to be much cheaper and stronger than natural.

Home craftsmen immediately appreciated the merits of the new material, and those who did not yet have weaving skills looked with envy at the surprisingly noble and beautiful products. But there is nothing in our life that cannot be mastered. Therefore, more and more often among beginner home craftsmen there are those who want to learn how to weave furniture on their own. Practice shows that the science of weaving is within the power of everyone, especially since such a strong and comfortable material, as an artificial rattan, which is most often used in weaving furniture, can be purchased relatively inexpensively today.

Home craftsmen immediately appreciated the merits of the new material, and those who did not yet have weaving skills.

To make artificial rattan furniture with your own hands, you will need the material itself for work.

Making wicker furniture from artificial rattan at home has its advantages:

• significantly saves the family budget;
• has a long service life;
• low weight of products;
• with external lightness and delicacy, it retains strength and reliability with careful handling;
• not subject to temperature changes and exposure to sunlight;
• does not contain harmful or toxic components in its composition;
• hypoallergenic;
• simple care.

But there is nothing in our life that cannot be mastered.

Important! Myself material is light, convenient for transportation, attractive from an aesthetic point of view, has high strength, is not subject to deformation from moisture.

Therefore, more and more often among beginner home craftsmen there are those who want to learn how to weave furniture on their own.

It must be taken into account that the material has different lengths and differs in material thickness and width.

It is convenient to work with artificial rattan, as it is flexible and comes in the form of long threads, which does not require constant gluing or other methods of connecting small parts of the material.

Making wicker furniture from artificial rattan at home has its advantages.

Deciding on design and construction

Material provides wide opportunities to implement design ideas. From it you can make products of varying complexity, including sets for rest, consisting of wicker chairs, a sofa, a table of the original form. Bookcases, bedside tables, chests, ottomans are interesting. Amazing designs are also made from artificial rattan: houses for cats and indoor dogs, flower stands and other products.

Significantly saves the family budget.

It is available with a smooth and ribbed surface and is presented in a variety of color scheme and invoice.

Attention! With all the breadth of choice, a novice master should start with the simplest products that allow you to master the skills of weaving. The easiest way to start is with the manufacture of an ottoman: an elementary design, the ability to master the skills of weaving, and in case of failure, it is easy to redo the marriage, which turns out to be preferable in the first stages of mastering the skills of weaving from artificial rattan.

With external lightness and delicacy, it retains strength and reliability with careful handling.

In addition, you can not overdo it so as not to pull one of the parties, otherwise the result will not please.

Necessary materials

To make artificial rattan furniture with your own hands, you will need the material itself for work. In this case, you can choose the desired configuration, taking into account the fact that it is produced in the form

• long stripes
• braids
• rod
• tree bark imitation.

Unaffected by temperature fluctuations and exposure to sunlight.

On the initial stage works, when a simple product is chosen for manufacturing, a minimum of fixtures will be required for weaving.

It must be taken into account that the material has different lengths and differs in material thickness and width. It is available with a smooth and ribbed surface and is presented in a variety of colors and textures.

The material itself is light, easy to transport, attractive from an aesthetic point of view.

But if you want to make it even more elegant, you can use bright soft blankets and pillows as decor.

Required Tools

At the initial stage of work, when a simple product is chosen for manufacturing, a minimum of devices will be required for weaving. To get started, you will need:

• stapler - for attaching the rattan to the base, if a wooden base is used;
• small pliers;
• small hammer;
• a convenient sharp knife or cutter;
• soldering iron for soldering the connecting elements of the material or glue.

It is convenient to work with artificial rattan, as it is flexible and comes in the form of long threads.

In order for the manufacturing process to proceed without unforeseen interruptions, it is necessary to take into account the recommendations experienced craftsmen.

Manufacturing process: step by step instructions

In order for the manufacturing process to take place without unforeseen interruptions, it is necessary to take into account the recommendations of experienced craftsmen who offer to organize it in a certain order:

1. Prepare the structure chosen as the basis, wooden or metal. It can be made by hand, but you can also use ready-made.
2. To make it convenient to work, install the guides on the base and fix them with self-tapping screws, a stapler or bolts.
3. Level the surface of the frame by cutting off the protruding rods with scissors.
4. The next step is weaving on the frame. Its type is chosen according to your taste and depending on the selected raw materials.

1. Excess material is removed after completion of work, the ends are "masked" on the finished product.

The material provides ample opportunities for the implementation of design ideas.

In order for the product to turn out to be even, durable and neat, when weaving, it is necessary to constantly check how the rows of rattan “lay down”.

Attention! In order for the product to turn out to be even, durable and neat, when weaving, it is necessary to constantly check how the rows of rattan “lay down”. In addition, one should not overdo it so as not to overtighten one of the sides, otherwise the result will not please: the product will turn out to be beveled, it will be impossible to use it.

Bookcases, bedside tables, chests, ottomans are interesting.

Wicker furniture made of artificial rattan looks rich, it is elegant and graceful.

The final stage is decorating

Wicker furniture made of artificial rattan looks rich, it is elegant and graceful. But if you want to make it even more elegant, you can use bright soft blankets and pillows as decor.

In many country houses can be seen amazing beautiful furniture and other products made of rattan. Such things are very expensive and are indicators of the material well-being of their owners. However, do-it-yourself rattan weaving is much cheaper. It is enough to buy an artificial rattan and get acquainted with master classes and instructions for beginner weavers, and you can make the same furniture yourself, significantly saving your money. In our article we will tell you where to buy rattan for weaving, how to weave rattan and show rattan weaving video tutorials.

Where to buy rattan for weaving

The very first question that arises for those who want to make their own rattan products is where to buy the material. In fact, it is not at all difficult to buy artificial rattan for weaving; it is sold in many online stores. It is sold in kilograms, and the price ranges from 300 to 2000 rubles per kilogram, depending on the width of the rattan fiber in one kilogram, it can be from 1.5 meters to 2.5 meters. At first it may seem that it is expensive, but in fact, if you compare it with the price of a rattan product in stores, you can see a noticeable difference. You can also look for artificial rattan for weaving in stores where they sell various materials for construction and home improvement.

Many masters who decide on rattan weaving are faced with a difficult choice: weave from natural wicker or choose artificial rattan. Both the first and the second option have their pros and cons. However, artificial rattan weaving is simpler, as it is much easier to buy finished material, and the natural vine must first pass long preparation to become strong and flexible, in addition, a wide range of colors and textures are available. Therefore, beginners to study rattan weaving with their own hands should still choose artificial. To make the process of studying this technique faster, watch the rattan weaving video:

Making artificial rattan furniture

The main products that are made from rattan are a variety of furniture. In addition, the weaving of artificial rattan furniture is very profitable business, and if you master the weaving of rattan, then you can make them for sale. Options for such furniture can be viewed in rattan weaving video:

By the way, weaving artificial rattan furniture is not much different from weaving from ordinary vines:

Master Class

It will be very interesting to watch a master class of rattan weaving. This will give you the opportunity to understand how endless your possibilities in this art are:

You may have questions because in these videos in question about weaving from a natural vine, but it doesn’t matter, it’s enough just to skip the moments regarding the preparation of the material, and using an artificial vine, start right from the moments of weaving. This will save you a lot of time.

Conclusion

The decision on what material to weave is up to you. If the naturalness of the vine is of fundamental importance to you, then you should make a choice on a woody vine, but if this does not matter to you, then you should choose artificial rattan weaving. Anyway finished goods will be very elegant, like any wicker furniture or interior details.